-Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> </A> -Cui Bono?- Aliens Evolving: Changing Images of Extraterrestrials in Fiction and Science Terry W. Colvin Mar 28, 2000 19:14 PST This might be of some interest to this crew, although you've got to be in Boulder, Colorado.... - Wade ---------------- Begin Forwarded Message ---------------- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 20:52:13 -0700 Subject: Aliens Evolving: Changing Images of Extraterrestrials in Fiction and Science Fiske Planetarium Presents: Aliens Evolving: Changing Images of Extraterrestrials in Fiction and Science A live multi-media exploration with Dr. David Grinspoon at 7:30 PM on Friday, April 7th, 2000 and Tuesday, April 11th, 2000. Fiske Planetarium, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA Web site URL: http://www.colorado.edu/fiske/ Admission will be $4.00 for adult $3.00 for Senior Citizens or Children. Tickets go on sale at 7:00 PM on the night of the show. Are we alone in the universe, and if not can we say anything about what alien life-forms might be like? Philosophers and scientists have attempted to address these questions for centuries, using the tools and conceptual frameworks of their day. A new surge of interest in Astrobiology - the scientific study of life in the universe - has been spurred by several promising recent discoveries which encourage hope for widespread life in the universe. From "War of the Worlds" to "Star Trek", the ideas of science fiction writers have often mirrored and occasionally inspired "serious" scientific speculation about alien life. Even a discussion of the blunders of Hollywood screenwriters, who often completely ignore obvious science and common sense, can be instructive for guiding our thoughts about extraterrestrial life. We'll sample images of aliens from science fiction books and movies and see how these compare to the changing ideas of scientists involved in astrobiology and SETI (The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). This look at our evolving ideas about aliens provides a window on the history of human conceptions about the universe and our role within it. -- Terry W. Colvin, Sierra Vista, Arizona (USA) < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Home Page: < http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Stargate/8958/index.html > Sites: Fortean Times * Northwest Mysteries * Mystic's Cyberpage * TLCB * U.S. Message Text Formatting (USMTF) Program <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soap-boxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
